2024 Dirt Store ACU British Motocross Championship Regulations

ACU BRITISH MOTOCROSS 

CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS 

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ACU BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS REGULATIONS 

(Including Youth Championship) 

General Undertakings and Conditions .......................................................................... 3 

01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS ......................................................... 4 

01.1.1 British Motocross Championships .......................................................................... 4 

01.1.2 British Championship Meetings .............................................................................. 5 

01.1.3 Format of the Meeting ............................................................................................ 6 

01.1.3.1 MX1 British Motocross Championship – 4 Class Schedule ........................... 6 

01.1.3.2 MX2 British Motocross Championship ........................................................... 6 

01.1.3.3 125 & 250 British Youth Championship ......................................................... 6 

01.1.3.4 85BW British Motocross Championship ........................................................ 6 

01.1.3.5 85SW British Motocross Championship ........................................................ 7 

01.1.3.6 65cc British Motocross Championship ........................................................... 7 

01.1.4 Championship Criteria ............................................................................................ 8 

01.1.5 MXGB Youth Championship Races ....................................................................... 9 

01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS ..................................................................... 10 

01.2.1 Supplementary Regulations ................................................................................. 10 

01.2.2 Acceptance of Entries .......................................................................................... 11 

01.2.3 Age of Riders ....................................................................................................... 14 

01.2.4 Rider Replacements ............................................................................................. 15 

01.2.5 Reserve Riders .................................................................................................... 16 

01.2.5.1 MX1/MX2/125 & 250/85/65 British Motocross Championships .................... 16 

01.2.6 Starting Numbers ................................................................................................. 18 

01.2.7 Non-Participation in a Meeting – Medical Exemption ........................................... 19 

01.2.8 Rider Apparel ....................................................................................................... 20 

01.2.8.1 Starting Number .......................................................................................... 20 

01.2.9 Rider Behavior and Assistance ............................................................................ 21 

01.3 MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 25 

01.3.1 Motorcycles and Classes ..................................................................................... 25 

01.3.2 Front Number Plate .............................................................................................. 26 

01.3.3 Side Number Plates ............................................................................................. 28 

01.3.4 Other Specifications ............................................................................................. 29 

01.3.4.1 Transponders .............................................................................................. 29 

01.3.4.2 Engine Measuring ........................................................................................ 29 

01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES .................................................................... 30 

01.4.1 General ................................................................................................................ 30 

01.4.2 Officials who hold an ACU Licence ...................................................................... 31 

01.4.3 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................... 32 

01.4.3.1 Race Direction ............................................................................................. 32 

01.4.4 Race Director ....................................................................................................... 33 

01.4.5 Clerk of the Course .............................................................................................. 36 

01.4.6 Publication of Decisions of the Race Direction ..................................................... 37 

01.4.7 Steward of the Meetings ...................................................................................... 38 

01.4.8 Publication of the Decisions of the Stewards (Appeals) ....................................... 39 

01.4.9 Chief Technical Steward ...................................................................................... 40 

01.4.10 Timekeeper .......................................................................................................... 41 

01.4.11 Environmental Officer .......................................................................................... 42 

01.4.12 Medical Officer ..................................................................................................... 43 

01.4.13 Flag Marshals ...................................................................................................... 44 

01.4.14 Official Signals ..................................................................................................... 45 

01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING ........................................................................ 48 

01.5.1 Administrative Control .......................................................................................... 48 

01.5.2 RHL Ltd Passes ................................................................................................... 49 

01.5.3 Preliminary Technical Control .............................................................................. 50 

01.5.3.1 Sound Control ............................................................................................. 51 

01.5.4 Circuit Control ...................................................................................................... 52 

01.5.5 Practice / Practice Restrictions ............................................................................ 53 

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01.5.6 Practice / Free Practice ........................................................................................ 54 

01.5.7 Qualifying ............................................................................................................. 55 

01.5.7.1 MX1 / MX2 /125 & 250 Class ....................................................................... 55 

01.5.7.2 85BW / 85SW / 65cc Class ......................................................................... 55 

01.5.7.3 Designation of the Reserve Riders ....................................................................... 58 

01.5.7.4 MX1/ MX2 / 125 & 250 British Motocross Championship ..................................... 58 

01.5.7.5 85BW / 85SW / 65cc British Motocross Championship ............................... 58 

01.5.8 Start Practice ....................................................................................................... 59 

01.5.8.1 Concrete Start Pad ...................................................................................... 59 

01.5.9 Autograph Session / Rider Interviews .................................................................. 59 

01.5.10 Waiting Zone Procedure ...................................................................................... 60 

01.5.11 Sighting Lap ......................................................................................................... 62 

01.5.12 Start Procedure .................................................................................................... 63 

01.5.13 Starting Order ...................................................................................................... 65 

01.5.13.1 MX1 / MX2/ 125 & 250 / 85BW / 85SW / 65cc Starting Order ..................... 65 

01.5.14 Races ................................................................................................................... 66 

01.5.14.1 MX1/MX2 British Motocross Championships ............................................... 66 

01.5.14.2 125/250 British Youth Championship .......................................................... 66 

01.5.14.3 85BW / 85SW British Youth Championship ................................................. 66 

01.5.14.4 65cc British Youth Championship ................................................................ 66 

01.5.15 False Start ............................................................................................................ 67 

01.5.16 Stopping of a race ................................................................................................ 68 

01.5.16.1 less than 2 laps completed .......................................................................... 68 

01.5.16.2 two laps completed by the leader but before 50% race time completed ...... 68 

01.5.16.3 After 50% ..................................................................................................... 69 

01.5.17 Classification at the end of a race ........................................................................ 70 

01.5.18 Sound Control ...................................................................................................... 71 

01.5.19 Results / Procedure ............................................................................................. 72 

01.5.20 Results / Awarding of Points ................................................................................ 74 

01.5.20.1 MX1/MX2/125 & 250/85BW/85SW/65cc British Motocross Championships 74 

01.5.20.2 Manufacturers British Motocross Championships ....................................... 74 

01.5.20.3 Results / Final Standings ............................................................................. 75 

01.5.21 Results / Presentation and Publication ................................................................ 76 

01.5.22 Prize Money ......................................................................................................... 77 

01.5.23 Prize-Giving Ceremony ........................................................................................ 78 

01.5.24 Protests ................................................................................................................ 79 

01.5.25 Fuel Control ......................................................................................................... 80 

01.5.26 Anti-Doping and Alcohol Tests ............................................................................. 81 

01.6 TIME TABLES ............................................................................................. 82 

01.6.1 MX1/MX2/125 & 250/85BW/85SW/65cc British Motocross Championships 82 

01.7 EVENT CANCELATION ............................................................................... 83 

1.7.1 Event Cancellation ............................................................................................... 83 

01.7.2 Final Round - Cancellation ................................................................................... 83 

01.7.3 Reserve Date - Cancellation ................................................................................ 83 

01.7.4 Change of Date .................................................................................................... 83 

01.8 CONTACTS ................................................................................................ 84 

FRONT NUMBER PLATES AND LOGOS ...................................................................... 85 

FRONT NUMBER PLATE ............................................................................................................. 85 

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GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS AND CONDITIONS 

All riders, teams, officials and other parties participating in the British Motocross 

Championships undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees and agents, to 

observe all the category provisions listed below: 

1. ACU National Sporting Code 

2. ACU Motocross Regulations 

3. ACU Motocross Technical Regulations 

4. ACU British Championship Regulations 

5. ACU Motocross Course Guidelines 

6. ACU Environmental Code 

of the current year, as supplemented and amended from time to time (hereinafter 

collectively referred to as the “British Motocross Championship Regulations”). 

It is the responsibility of each rider and/or team to ensure that all persons involved with 

their entries observe the British Motocross Championship Regulations at all times. The 

responsibility of the rider, or any other person having charge of an entered motorcycle at 

any time during a meeting is jointly and severally with that of the team. 

All persons concerned in any way with an entered motorcycle or present in any capacity 

whatsoever in the Paddock, Waiting Zone, Repair and Signalling Zone or on the circuit, 

must carry an appropriate issued pass at all times during the meeting. 

Actions judged by the officials responsible to be contrary to the British Motocross 

Championship Regulations - or judged to be unsportsmanlike or against the best interests 

of the sport or the meeting in question - are subject to disciplinary actions as provided by 

the ACU National Sporting Code. 

It is the responsibility of each rider and/or team to ensure that environmental mats are 

used within the paddock. Failure to use an environmental mat is subject to a loss of 5 

positions in the overall for the each event a mat isn’t used. 

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01.1 BRITISH MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS 

1. British Motocross Championships 


01.1.1 British Motocross Championships 

For 2024 RHL Activities is the rights holder of the ACU Ltd. British Motocross Championship 

- MXGB 

These Championships are organised according to the ACU Motocross Standing 

Regulations, ACU National Sporting Code, and British Motocross Championship 

Regulations, Supplementary Regulations, Final Instructions or Official Announcements 

made. 

In addition to 01.1.1: 

Individual British Motocross Championships for riders and manufacturers: 

a) MX1 British Motocross Championship 

b) MX2 British Motocross Championship 

c) MXY1 (125) British Motocross Championship 

d) MXY2 (250) British Motocross Championship 

e) 85BW/SW British Motocross Championship 

f) 65cc British Motocross Championship 

g) British MX1 Manufacturers Championship 

h) British MX2 Manufacturers Championship 

A series of Motocross meetings counting towards the Individual British Motocross 

Championships will be organised. 

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2. British Championship Meetings 

01.1.2 British Championship Meetings 

British Motocross Championship meetings are run under International Motocross permits 

issued by the ACU and are inscribed in the FIM Calendar & FIME Open Calendar. 

These meetings must be staged on circuits that have been approved by ACU Ltd and 

comply with the ACU Requirements for Safety Precautions at all Motocross Events held 

under an ACU Permit (See Booklet 2024). 

Organisers are responsible for providing all facilities and personnel to ensure the safe, 

smooth and efficient running of the meeting. 

British Motocross Championship meetings begin at the scheduled time for technical 

control and end when all of the following have occurred: 

a) The final results have been approved by the Race Director 

b) All deadlines for lodging protests/appeals have expired; and 

c) All technical controls have been concluded. 

If a protest is lodged, the results will not become official until the time limits for protests 

and appeals have elapsed or any relevant protests or appeals have been settled. 

The race control must remain fully operational until the end of the protest or appeal 

period. All officials, marshals and medical staff must remain at the circuit, available to the 

Race Direction or the Stewards, during that period. 

Where Protests or Appeals have not been concluded the Podium Presentations will be 

conducted on provisional results. 

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3. Format of the Meeting 

01.1.3 Format of the Meeting 

01.1.3.1 MX1 British Motocross Championship – 4 Class Schedule 

MX1 Duration Maximum number 

per session 

of Riders 

1 X Start Straight Practice up to 3 minutes 45 riders 

1 X Free Practice 10 minutes 40 riders plus 5 reserves 

1 X Timed Practice 15 minutes 40 riders plus 5 reserves 

2 X Races 25 minutes + 1 lap 40 riders 

01.1.3.2 MX2 British Motocross Championship 

MX2 Duration Maximum number 

per session 

of Riders 





01.1.3.3 MXY1/MXY2 British Youth Championship 

MXY1/MXY2 Duration Maximum number 

per session 

of Riders 




2 X Race 20 minutes + 1 lap 40 riders 

01.1.3.4 85BW British Motocross Championship 

85BW Duration Maximum number 

per session 

of Riders 



1 X Timed Practice Q1 10 minutes 40 riders plus 5 reserves 


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3. Format of the Meeting 

01.1.3.5 85SW- 65cc British Motocross Championship – All class schedule 

As listed above in 01.1.3.1, 01.1.3.2, 01.1.3.3 and 01.1.3.4 and to include all classes 

01.1.3.6 85SW British Motocross Championship 

85SW Duration Maximum number 

per session 

of Riders 





01.1.3.7 65cc British Motocross Championship 

65cc Duration Maximum number 

per session 

of Riders 





Race Direction will decide any amendments to the scheduled timetable. 

Any decision to implement an amendment to the scheduled timetable will be made by 

Race Direction. 

In the event of a tie in the voting the Race Director will have the casting vote. 

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4. Championship Criteria 

01.1.4 Championship Criteria 

The winner of the British Motocross Championships is the rider who has obtained the most 

points from all the races of the British Motocross Championship, irrespective of the 

number of races they have completed. 

In case of ties, the number of higher places will be taken into account. 

If a tie still exists, the points scored in the last race of the British Motocross Championship 

will determine the order of placing in the final standings. If necessary, the points scored in 

the last but one race of the British Motocross Championship will determine the order of 

placing in the final standings, and so on... 

For the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship, only the highest placed 

motorcycle of each Manufacturer will gain points, according to their position in each Race 

of the British Motocross Championship. 

In case of ties for the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship, the same 

conditions as for the riders will apply to determine the winner of the British Motocross 

Championship. 

In the case where a rider participates on motorcycles from different Manufacturers, it is 

the make of the motorcycle with which they have obtained the most points that will 

appear next to their name in the final standings, without, however, modifying the 

calculation for the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship. 

The final British Motocross Championship standings cannot be considered definitive until 

the time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed, all protests and appeals have been 

settled and a final decision has been taken by the competent bodies. 

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5. MXGB Youth / Club Support Races 

01.1.5 MXGB Youth Championship Races 

Priority must at all times be given to the British Motocross Championship MX1 / MX2 

programme. If necessary Race Direction can change the time schedule of these 

alternative races and/or other activities or cancel them. 

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01.2 ENTRIES, RIDERS AND TEAMS 

1. Supplementary Regulations 


01.2.1 Supplementary Regulations 

The Supplementary Regulations (SR) must include all supplementary regulations to the 

ACU National Sporting Code and Appendices as well as details relative to the particular 

meeting. They must in no case modify the ACU regulations. 

Two copies must be sent to the ACU Motocross Department no later than two months 

before the date of the meeting for approval by ACU Ltd. 

The SR must be drawn up in conformity with the standard model established by the ACU 

Motocross Department. 

No amendment may be made to the Supplementary Regulations after its approval by ACU. 

However, in exceptional circumstances, an amendment to the Supplementary 

Regulations may be authorised provided that it is approved by ACU Ltd and subsequently 

brought to the attention of all persons concerned. 

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2. Acceptance of Entries 

01.2.2 Acceptance of Entries 

Entries to a British Motocross Championship meeting will be accepted for riders who: 

a) Register to contest the whole Championship and compete the registration by 28th 

February 2024. All registration fees must be completed on the RHL Activities entry 

system. Registration for the 65cc and Small Wheel 85cc is £124.00 which entitles 

the rider pass and mechanic pass. Registration for the Big Wheel 85cc, 125cc & 

250cc, MX2 and MX1 is £228.00 which entitles the rider pass and mechanic pass. 

Registration fee is non-refundable. 

By registering for the Championship any rider who rides at any other event at 

home or abroad on the same day as a Championship meeting may be fined and all 

Championship points frozen. Riders may only be released by ACU Ltd for FIM/FIME 

Prize Events with prior written request. 

Riders will have the option to purchase a maximum of 5 annual guest passes for a 

fee of £79.00 per pass 

b) Are in possession of the appropriate ACU or FMNR Motocross licence (see Art. 01.2.3 

Age of Riders); 

c) Are authorised by their FMN; 

d) ACU One Event Licences are not available to registered riders in all classes. 

e) ACU One Event Licences are available to non-registered riders in all classes. 

Riders can take part in one or two Championship classes on the same day, but not youth 

and adult, or during a season. 

Where the timetable consists of the Club Support races riders entered for the MX1 / MX2 

British Championship will also be permitted to enter the support class races subject to 

criteria. 

Riders should enter for the British Motocross Championship, always using the 

official/specific British Motocross Championship entry form on which all the requested 

information regarding the rider, team, sponsor and make of motorcycle must be indicated. 

Entry Fees are shown below. 

Two Day Events 

Tier 1 (Payable 14 days before the event at midnight) - £115.00 

Tier 2 - £125.00 

Wildcard £149.00 

One Day Events 

Tier 1 (Payable 14 days before the event at midnight) - £109.00 

Tier 2 - £119.00 

Wild Card £139.00 

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A detailed table of tier pricing for each specific round to be provided to riders via the RHL 

Communication System. 

For an event scheduled in Ireland ACU licence holders must purchase Personal Accident 

Insurance direct from the ACU to comply with the FIM requirements for Insurance and 

Start Permission. If this is required please contact the ACU on 01788 566400 for the cost 

and how to apply. 

All entries should be made online via the RHL Activities online entry system. 

No entry shall be considered complete unless a fully complete entry is received 

accompanied by the appropriate fee. 

Registered Rider spaces are not guaranteed once Tier 2 opens, spaces will be able to be 

allocated to Reserved Rider and then Wildcards. 

Riders who register for the ACU British Championships and cannot take part are subject 

to the provisions of the ACU National Sporting Code 7.18 irregular entries and RHL Terms 

and Conditions. 

Reserve Riders 

Reserve riders can enter at any time, however their entry will not be confirmed until 24 

hours after the entry deadline date shown in Tier 1 for the relevant round of the 

Championship 

Wildcard Riders 

Wildcard riders can enter at any time. Spaces will be allocated in order of priority of 

receipt of a fully completed application. Wildcard rider entry spaces will be confirmed 

within seven days of the entry deadline date shown in Tier 1 of the relevant round of the 



The number of entries to each race is limited to 40 riders in the MX1 class, 40 riders in the 

MX2 class, procedure is the same for the entire British Motocross Championship. The 

following riders will be allowed to enter: 

a) A maximum of 40 (MX1) and 40 (MX2) riders registered by the Championship 

Promoter; 

b) A maximum of 40 (MXY1/MXY2 combined) (85BW) (85 SW) (65cc) riders registered 

by the MXGB Promoter; 

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c) In all classes, the entry secretary may also at the official closing date fill spaces 

with Wild Card riders to replace any non-starters, injured riders, or available 

spaces. Wild Card riders will only be allowed to compete in a maximum of 3 event 

irrespective of class and then they must convert to a Registered Rider 

The closing date for registered rider’s entries is as per the Tier one date. 

If at any point in time after the publication of the entry lists, the total number of entries 

should not reach 40 (MX1), 40 (MX2) 40 (MXY1/MXY2 combined) 40 (85BW) (85SW) 

(65cc) the Entry Secretary is entitled to enter more riders to reach the maximum 

authorised. 

In addition, up to a max of five reserves will be accepted as stipulated in 01.2.5 

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3. Age of Riders 

01.2.3 Age of Riders 

Riders are only allowed to participate when the rider has attained the minimum age, as 

indicated below: 

- British Motocross Championship, MX1 class: 15 years 

- British Motocross Championship, MX2 class: 15 years 

- British MXY1 Class: 13 years 

- British MXY2 Class: 14 Years 

- British 85BW Class: 11 Years 

- British 85SW Class: 9 Years 

- British 65cc Class: 7 years 

The limit for the minimum age will be determined by the rider’s age on the date of the 

event. 

Any rider upgrading before the required minimum age is reached will be subject to 

disciplinary action unless officially upgraded by the Motocross Committee. 

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4. Rider Replacements 

01.2.4 Rider Replacements 

If a team rider has to withdraw due to injury the licenced Entrant may substitute a rider 

in the same class provided he/she does the substitution at the same time as the 

withdrawal. The rider being substituted must meet all the criteria of the Championship 

conditions. 

However, Teams must remember that it is a rider who is accepted by virtue of their 

registration, so if the original rider still wishes to participate and meets the criteria (ie. 

enter on time with full payment), the possibility of an automatic replacement rider, 

within a team will not be possible. 

Passes are not transferable. If a rider leaves a team for any reason after the first round 

and does not wish to compete in the Championship, they should immediately return their 

passes to the RHL Office by Recorded Delivery. 

If RHL sanction a rider replacement, a fresh set of passes for the new rider will not be 

issued unless the original passes have been received by the RHL Activities. 

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5. Reserve Riders 

01.2.5 Reserve Riders 

01.2.5.1 MX1/MX2/MXY1/MXY2/85/65 British Motocross Championships 

A Reserved Rider is a rider who is eligible to take the place of any Registered Rider who 

has not entered/cannot participate in a race. The Reserve Rider Registration Fee is nonrefundable, 

once paid, even if the rider has not ridden all year within the Championship. 

Reserved Riders are not guaranteed an opportunity to participate in the Race/Series. 

Each class will have up to a maximum of 5 paid reserve riders. These riders will be notified 

in order of priority immediately after the Early Bird entry fee deadline, of any spaces that 

become available within the Series, in line with the Reserve Rider release date. If a 

Reserved space becomes available with the Series, a Reserve Rider will automatically be 

converted to a Registered Rider within the Series. 

A Rider who wishes to be classified as a Reserve, must pay the annual registration fee. 

Reserve riders on registering for the Championship will be allocated a First Reserve, 

Second Reserve etc. up to five places. 

They will be eligible for any sponsor/RHL related loyalty packages, as per Registered 

Riders, however they are not guaranteed a ride. 

Reserved rider can enter a round of the Championship at any time, however a place will 

not be allocated to them for a particular round, until the Reserve Rider Release date, which 

is the same as the Wildcard Release Date. Reserve Riders will have priority over Wildcard 

Entries. Please refer to R4 for Release Dates. 

During the year, if a Rider withdraws from the Championship and there is a Reserved Rider 

within that class they will automatically be converted to a Registered Rider and will then 

be subject to the Championship/RHL Terms and Conditions of Registration. 

A Reserve Rider who turns up at a Race meeting may be allowed to race, if a space 

becomes available. The decision to admit one or more Reserve Riders to a race will be 

made when the first rider enters the Start Gate Area and the Waiting Zone is closed. At 

that time if a space is available the Reserve Rider may race, if not the Reserve Rider must 

leave the Waiting Zone immediately. 

A Reserve rider will accumulate points for any race meeting they are able to participate 

in, within the Championship. 

A Reserve Rider who was not allowed to start in the first race can do so in the Second or 

Third block of racing if a space becomes available, providing the Rider presents themselves 

in the Waiting Zone at the stipulated time. 

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5. Reserve Riders 

A Reserve Rider who took part in any of the first block of racing is not guaranteed a space 

in the second or third, if all the Registered Riders are in the Waiting Zone. 

All Reserve Riders who turn up at a Race meeting, without a Guaranteed Space will 

participate in the Free Practice session and Time Practice Session, along with the 

Registered Riders and the guaranteed Reserve Spaces already allocated prior to the Race 

meeting. 

If no space is available at the time of notification a Reserve Rider entry can either opt to 

have their money back straight away or wait to see if a space becomes available nearer 

the date/over the course of the weekend. If no space available, monies will be refunded 

on the Tuesday after the event. 

All reserve riders will participate in the Free Practice session and Timed Practice Session 

Q1. 

Reserve riders’ times will always be separated and shown at the bottom of the practice 

times. The order of reserves will be made after Timed Practice Q1 and will be determined 

by the positions in Timed Practice Q1. 

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6. Start Numbers 

01.2.6 Starting Numbers 

Every rider participating in an Individual British Motocross Championship will be 

allocated a permanent starting number for the season by RHL Activities this must be 

used at all events, including on race shirts. 

Fines may be imposed to any rider not wearing the correct number on his machine / shirt 

at any time during the meeting. 

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7. Non-Participation in a Meeting 

01.2.7 Non-Participation in a Meeting – Medical Exemption 

Riders who enter a British Motocross Championship meeting and who cannot take part 

are subject to the provisions of the British Motocross Championship Regulations. 

Riders who do not inform both RHL Activities and the Organisers of their inability to 

attend prior to the meeting by midnight on the Monday before the event and supported 

by a Doctors certificate to be received by Wednesday prior to the event will not be 

considered for a refund of their entry fee. 

Medical Documentation can be submitted by Email or Phone to: 

Email: secretary@rhlactivities.com 

Notifications by phone or email without the accompanying documentation, whilst noted 

on the RHL correspondence system, will not be deemed for medical exemption. 

If the rider has entered a particular round and cannot ride for any reason, but uses their 

passes at the event, they will not be considered for a refund under any circumstances. 

A rider who is present at a meeting and who does not take part in the practices and/or 

in the races and/or leaves the meeting must always inform the officials of the reasons 

for their non-participation. 

During an event a rider must always attempt to succeed. If not, they shall not be allowed 

to continue the competition and is liable to be penalised. 

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8. Rider Apparel 

01.2.8 Rider Apparel 

It is the responsibility of each rider to select a helmet and apparel which will provide 

appropriate protection. 

In all races and official practice complete protective clothing produced for motocross 

racing, knee length boots and gloves shall be worn by each rider. It is advised that 

motocross jerseys should provide protection against abrasion to the body and arms and 

that motocross jeans are padded at the hips and knees. 

Competitors are advised not to wear hand, face or body jewelry/piercing which could 

prove hazardous in the event of an accident. The mouth should be kept clear of anything 

likely to cause blockage of the airway in the event of an incident, e.g. chewing gum. This 

includes removing false dentures. It is not advised that bulky hard objects such as tools 

etc. are carried in pockets or on the person. Goggles or visors of a non-splinterable type 

must be worn at the commencement of each race. Spectacles, if worn, must be nonsplinterable. 

It is compulsory that riders/passengers wear, as a minimum, back and chest 

protectors, soft shell body armour is acceptable, incorporated within the suit or worn 

separately. It is advised that all riders should wear a body belt/kidney protector. 

Helmets must be on ACU Approved Helmet List. 

01.2.8.1 Starting Number 

Riders must wear their starting number on the rear of the race shirt conforming to the 

following: 

Height of number 

Between figures 

140mm 

15mm 

The number must be in strong contrast to the background colours. 

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9. Rider Behavior and Assistance 

01.2.9 Rider Behavior and Assistance 

Riders must at all times adhere to the provisions of the British Motocross Championship 

Regulations. Every rider by entering or being entered or nominated, thereby 

acknowledges that he/she is bound by the National Sporting Code of the ACU and these 

Motocross Standing Regulations together with any Supplementary Regulations or 

Conditions and Final Instructions to be hereafter issued, to all of which he undertakes to 

submit and, moreover, renounces any right to have recourse to any arbitration or tribunal 

not provided for. All safety precautions for the ACU motocross events are available in a 

separate publication from the ACU. By Registering for the ACU British Championship, you 

have agreed to comply with the ACU National Sporting Code, the Championship 

Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued along with the 

RHL Terms and Conditions. 

At any time during the meeting, on request of the Technical Steward, the riders must 

present themselves and/or their motorcycle(s) and/or equipment to the Technical Control. 

At all times during the meeting, a rider will be responsible for keeping their motorcycle in 

conformity with the rules. 

Riders and their team members must adhere to their own Health and Safety obligations 

with regards to the conduct of their mechanics and their equipment. 

Riders are responsible for the actions of their team members. The Rider will be held 

responsible for anyone who does not adhere to the rules within their party and will be 

subject to a loss of points for the entire round at which the incident occurred. 

Riders and team members are forbidden to ride any motorised vehicle and/or bicycle on 

the track outside the official practice/qualifying sessions and races. 

Riders and team members are forbidden to ride any motorised vehicle and/or e-bicycle 

and or pedal bike in the paddock / public areas. 

Riding of machines in the paddock on race day is strictly prohibited. Machines should be 

pushed with dead engines, Riding of machines at a slow pace can be permitted if 

designated lanes are provided. Any rider or member of their entourage found riding a 

machine in a non-designated area will be penalised by a fine of £50.00 

Riders must obey the official flag signals and the boards which convey instructions. 

Riders must ride in a responsible manner which does not cause danger to other 

competitors or other participants in the meeting. 

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Riders must always start all sessions from the waiting zone. 

When the riders are on the course, consultation between them and team members is 

restricted to the approved signaling and repair zone, contact via pit boards can be carried 

out from any public area. Riders who stop along the course to consult with others may 

hinder the progress of other riders, and such action will be considered as outside 

assistance. 

Radio communication with riders is strictly forbidden. 

Receiving any outside assistance will be considered as an attempt to gain an advantage 

for which the penalty may be disqualification from the respective race or a penalty by 

Race Direction. 

Once riders come under starters orders outside assistance is forbidden and any violation 

may result in disqualification or a penalty by Race Direction. Please also refer to the 

following addendum. 

Outside assistance may be permitted under the following criteria: 

If carried out by an Official in the interests of safety. 

If carried out by a third party directly under the instruction of an Official. 

Officials may not assist riders in restarting their motorcycles. Any repairs or adjustments 

must be made by the rider, working alone without tools and any outside assistance. 

Marshals should not leave their Marshal Point to assist riders. 

Riders should use only the course. However, if they accidentally leave the course, they may 

continue by safely re-entering the course without any outside assistance, without gaining 

an advantage, from the closest point to where they left the course, they must not 

accelerate excessively. 

Course cutting is forbidden. The penalty for attempting to gain an advantage by course 

cutting may be disqualification from the respective practice/race. Further penalties may 

be imposed by Race Direction. 

An area must be reserved for repairs and signaling during the practices and races. Only 

mechanics, signalers, representatives of the industry and essential officials bearing valid 

passes are permitted in this area. In this area Team Members must wear tidy attire, no 

bear chests, and no open toe shoes/sandals. 

Designated pass holders only 

No Smoking 

No Dogs 

No Alcohol 

No persons under the age of 16yrs unless competing within that race 

No Pushchairs or Babies 

No Pushbikes 

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During free or timed practice, riders may enter the working area to receive assistance or 

to modify, adjust or replace any part of their safety apparel or motorcycle. Refueling is 

permitted but must be done with dead engines. 

During a race, Riders may enter the Working Area to receive assistance or to modify, 

adjust or replace any part of their safety apparel or motorcycle except the frame. 

Refueling is permitted but must be done with dead engines. 

Riders must not stop on the course during Free Practice or Timed Qualifying. (see 01.5.6) 

No replacement of safety apparel, refueling or mechanical service may be carried out on 

the course or outside the working area or waiting zone during practice, qualification or 

racing. 

Where a work area is used the entrance and exit areas should be clearly marked with 

suitable wording. Riders must adhere to the direction of flow; failure to do so may render 

them liable for disciplinary action by the Race Direction. 

Riders entering the Working Area must come to a complete stop. Violators will be 

disqualified from the practice/race in question. 

Riders who stop their engines in the working area may be assisted in re-starting their 

motorcycles. 

Riders who enter the paddock during a race, or practice session will not be allowed to rejoin 

that race or session. 

Riders returning slowly to the signaling and working area or paddock should take care to 

avoid the racing line and interfering with other riders. 

Start Area – Mechanics and officials are allowed in this area, once the waiting zone has 

closed the start area must be evacuated by everyone other than Riders and Officials. 

Start Pad – Metal Gate and 3 metres back from the gate, only riders and officials are 

allowed in this area. Riders are not permitted to touch the start gate or stand on the 

start grids. All riders must remain behind the start pads any violation of this may result 

in a penalty. 

Mesh Start Pads – This must remain free from soil / sand at all time. Riders are not allowed 

to interfere with soil / sand where the gate is placed. Riders are not permitted to touch the 

start gate. 

Riders or team members are not allowed onto the start pads past the backstop once they 

have entered the waiting zone for their race. 

Riders must position their bikes central on the start pad. 

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Riders must not "groom" the surface directly in front of the start pad under the dropped 

gate. 

Both wheels must be on the start pad prior to the start. 

Once a rider has taken his position at the starting gate, they cannot change it, return to 

the waiting zone or receive assistance prior to the start. 

Riders, who do not succeed into bringing their motorcycle in the waiting zone in the 

permitted time, following a sighting lap, will be excluded from the race. 

Riders who have mechanical problems in the waiting zone, but do not succeed in repairing 

their motorcycle before the riders proceeds to the start gate, must follow the instructions 

of the officials. Once the gate has dropped they can enter the starting area and resume 

the race. The penalty for violation of this regulation disqualification from the race in 

question. 

Riders having problems at the starting gate must wait for assistance until the gate has 

dropped. Once the gate has dropped, their mechanic(s) may assist at the gate. The penalty 

for violation of this regulation is disqualification from the race in question. 

When crossing control lines, the rider must always be in contact with the motorcycle. 

The rider’s concerned (top three positions in the overall standings in the meeting and 

other participants invited at the discretion of the Organiser) must take part in the Prize- 

Giving Ceremony. 

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1.3 MOTORCYCLES, CLASSES AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 

1. Motorcycles and Classes 


01.3.1 Motorcycles and Classes 

Individual British Motocross Championship meetings are open to motorcycles as defined 

in the British Motocross Championship Regulations. 

a)MX1: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, over 175cc up to 500cc for 2-stroke engines 

and over 251cc up to 450cc for 4-stroke engines; 

b)MX2: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, over 120cc up to 250cc for 2-stroke engines 

and over 175cc up to 250cc for 4-stroke engines: 

c) MXY1: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, over 120cc up to 125cc 2-stroke engines 

d) MXY2: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, over 125cc up to 150cc 2-stroke engines 

and over 175cc up to 250cc 4-stroke engine. 

g) 85cc: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, 70cc to 85cc 2-stroke engines and 125cc up 

to 150 4-stroke engine 

h) 65cc: motorcycles of Cat. I, Group A1, 60cc up to 65cc s-stroke engine and 85cc 

upto 110cc 4-stroke engine 

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2. Front Number Plate 

01.3.2 Front Number Plate 

The motorcycle’s front plate must always display (see diagrams): 

a) The background colour, in accordance with the ACU Motocross Standing 

Regulations. 

b) The number of the rider, in accordance with the British Motocross Championship 

Regulations hereunder, as well as the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations; 

c) The area on the plate must have a minimum height of 200 mm and cover the 

complete width of the actual plate, with sufficient area to take 3 digits (ie 888) as 

specified in the Regulations. This area is considered the front number plate; 

d) The Logo’s as shown on the diagram must be displayed and must have a minimum 

clear space of 5 mm between the logo and the number. Failure to do so will result 

in the rider losing 5 championship points from their overall Championship points 

total. This will be applied for each round that a rider fails to comply. 

The background colours and figures vary according to the class. The following colours 

schemes shall be used: 

MX1 White Background Black Number 

MX2 Black Background White Number 

MXY1 / MXY2 Black Background White Number 

Big Wheel 85cc Green Background White Number 

Small Wheel 85cc Red Background White Number 

65cc Black Background White Number 

The numbers must be clearly legible for the spectators and officials. Reflecting numbers 

and backgrounds are forbidden. The following minimum dimensions must be respected on 

the front number plate: 

- Height of the number 100 mm 

- Width of the Number 80 mm 

- Width of the stroke 25 mm 

- Space between two numbers 15 mm 

The Championship logo must be 65mm x 47.5mm. 


The motorcycle’s front plate must always display: 

a) At the first meeting of the British Motocross Championship: a front red number 

plate with white numbers is compulsory for and must be displayed by the reigning 

British Motocross Champion when competing in the class in which they won their 

British Title. 

b) From the second meeting on, a front red number plate with white numbers is 

compulsory for and must be displayed by the current leader in each class of the 


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2. Front Number Plate 

c) If riders are tied on points leading the Championship the red plate holder will be 

determined by the greatest number of highest places. 

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3. Side Number Plate 

01.3.3 Side Number Plates 

The motorcycle’s side number plates must always display: 

a) The number of the rider, in accordance with the British Motocross Championship 

Regulations hereunder, as well as the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations. 

The numbers must be clearly legible for the spectators and officials. Reflecting numbers 

are forbidden. 

The following minimum dimensions must be respected on the side number plates: 

- Height of the number 100 mm 

- Width of the number 80 mm 

- Width of the stroke 25 mm 

- Space between two numbers 15 mm 


The motorcycle’s side number plates must always display: 

a) The background colour and 

b) The number of the rider and 

c) Optionally, publicity of the rider’s/team’s sponsor(s). 

There is freedom of design and publicity, but incorporation of the rider’s number clearly 

into the graphics is compulsory. 

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4. Other Specifications 

01.3.4 Other Specifications 

01.3.4.1 Transponders 

All registered British Championship riders should own their own transponder for which it 

is their responsibility to ensure that it is fully charged as per the manufacturer’s 

instructions and fitted to the machine used in all practices, qualifying sessions and races. 

Transponder types 

The timekeepers can issue a transponder to riders who do not have a transponder at the 

event for a hire fee of £15.00. The rider will be required to leave a Driving licence or 

Credit Card which will be returned when the transponder is handed back on the day of 

the event. 

The timekeepers will invoice riders who lose a hired transponder at the replacement cost 

of £250.00 + VAT including administration fee’s. 

The organisers and timekeepers will take no responsibility for the results of riders who 

fail to fit a transponder or fully charged transponder to their machine. 

Transponders can be purchased from HS Sport Ltd at Unit 5, Radnor Park Industrial 

Estate, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4XN – Tel: 01260275708 

01.3.4.2 Engine Measuring 

Engine Measuring will be carried out at random in accordance with the 2024 ACU 

Motocross Standing Regulations at every event. Any rider refusing to have an engine 

measured or failing the test will result in the loss of all British Championship points. 

Any rider selected at random for engine measuring will be required to make the engine 

available on site for the ACU appointed Technical Official to carry out the measuring. 

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01.4 OFFICIALS AND PROCEDURES 

1. General 


01.4.1 General 

The management and supervision of meetings, as well as the judicial procedure, are the 

responsibility of the officials appointed by ACU Ltd, RHL Activities and the Organising Club. 

ACU Ltd & RHL Activities has the right to renew or cancel an appointment whenever 

necessary, dependent upon which body was responsible for such appointment. 

An official shall not be a rider, sponsor, team manager or mechanic to a rider participating 

in the meeting. 

ACU Ltd, RHL Activities and the organising Club shall appoint officials whose aptitude and 

integrity for the position they can fully justify. 

These officials must be in possession of a valid ACU licence for the appropriate discipline 

and function. 

Official ACU Ltd approval is only given after the officials have proved to be competent 

according to the special requirements for each discipline. 

The ACU Motocross Department organise seminars obligatory for certain officials. The 

official must have successfully completed a seminar organised by the permanent 

department in question. 

Participation in a seminar is required every three years. For seminars held in November 

and December, the validity of the licence will start as of 1 st January the following year. 

At a meeting, the holders of ACU licences are required to present their licences to the 

Secretary of the Meeting at signing on. 

All officials and marshals must remain operative with all the required equipment for the 

meeting in place and available at the circuit until the end of the period provided for the 

lodging of protest and appeals. 

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2. Officials who hold an ACU Licence 

01.4.2 Officials who hold an ACU Licence 

Any of the following officials, when on duty at British Motocross Championships, must be 

a holder of the appropriate ACU official’s licence which is valid for the current year: 

- Race Director 

- Clerk of the Course 

- Assistant Clerk of the Course 

- Chief Steward 

- Chief Technical Steward 

- Timekeeper 

- Safety Officer 

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3. Jurisdiction 

01.4.3 Jurisdiction 

Except for the Stewards of the Meeting, all officials and their assistants are subject to the 

authority of the Race Direction. 

01.4.3.1 Race Direction 

All registered Race Direction at each event will comprise of the following: 

• Race Director 

• Clerk of the Course 

• Deputy Clerk of the Course 

• RHL Activities Representative 

The first Race Direction meeting will take place on Race Day at 7.45am unless otherwise 

arranged and communicated to the Race Direction members. 

In addition, please refer to ACU NSC 6.04 and ACU NSC 6.08. 

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4. Race Director 

01.4.4 Race Director 

The ACU Motocross Committee will approve a Race Director for the British Motocross 

Championships (MX1/MX2/MXY1/MXY2/85/65) in accordance with NSC 6.02 

1. A Race Director will be approved where appropriate by ACU Head Office only when 

an Event Management Committee and/or a Race Direction has been established for a 

particular National or above meeting or Series of meetings (SR’s or championship 

conditions refer). 

2. The Race Director is responsible for ensuring the proper observation of the regulations. 

Only after authorization by ACU Head Office, the Race Director will act as the Senior 

Clerk of the Course with overall responsibility for ensuring the correct and efficient 

running of the practices and races. 

3. The Race Director shall work closely with the Clerk of the Course and where 

appropriate, the Promoter. The Race Director may delegate responsibilities to the Clerk 

of the Course as he deems necessary. 

4. The Race Director is also responsible for all communications between the Event 

Management Committee/Race Direction and the ACU Stewards. 

DUTIES OF THE RACE DIRECTOR 

The Race Director having been appointed in accordance with article 6.02 shall be 

responsible for: 

1. The overall responsibility for the general conduct and control of the events on the 

circuit, including judicial, in accordance with the regulations and the programme. 

2. The Race Director must be present throughout practicing and the competition in order 

to carry out their specific duties. Their duties are concluded when the results have been 

finalised, the protest times having expired, all protests dealt with, and any post event 

inspection of machines or components have been completed and reported upon. The 

Race Director may delegate their powers to a responsible person. Responsibilities and 

duties are: 

1. Ensure that all legal requirements and relevant regulations are complied with and that 

all equipment needed to do so is at hand as appropriate. 

2. Ensure all other Senior Officials are in place. 

3. The control of practices and the races, adherence to the timetable and, if they deem 

necessary, agreeing with Race Direction to modify the timetable in accordance with the 


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4. The stopping of any motorcycle in accordance with the Regulations. 

5. The stopping or neutralizing of practice or races in accordance with the Regulations if 

they deem it unsafe to continue and ensuring that the correct restart procedure is 

carried out. 

6. The starting procedure. 

7. The use of Safety cars/fast intervention vehicles. 

8. To ensure Race Control is adequately staffed and the staff are fully briefed on 

procedures. 

9. To ensure all trackside Officials are in place and carry out their duties in accordance 

with the Regulations. 

10. Inform the Chief Steward of any major incidents. 

11. Together with the Clerk of the Course, ensure the conditions of the track licence are 

fulfilled prior to the start of the first practice session or race and report to Race 

Direction. 

12. To ensure that any judicial action is taken as necessary. 

13. Together with the Clerk of the Course, to ensure that all medical, first aid, fire and 

ancillary services as may be required by the Permit Issuing Authority are on duty. 

14. Liaise with the Secretary of the Meeting in order that the circuit, competitors, 

sponsors, teams, press and commentators can be kept fully informed of all relevant 

information by means of event bulletins. 

15. Ensure that every serious incident or accident during practice or the races is recorded. 

16. Ensure Race Direction is satisfied with arrangements and have all documentation 

they require. 

17. Arrange meetings with Race Direction as considered necessary. 

18. Arrange any riders briefings that are considered necessary and ensure all riders are 

aware of such meetings. 

19. To ensure that all judicial proceedings are properly convened in accordance with the 

Regulations and as part of Race Direction, adjudicate on all Protests and ensure an 

appropriate record of decisions is made and handed to the Secretary of the Meeting. 

20.Together with the Chief Technical Officer to ensure that each machine carries the 

proper identification marking in accordance with the programme. 

21. Ensure that procedures are in place to verify that the correct rider is on each machine 

and marshal the machines as necessary. 

22. Oversee the start of all races liaising with the Clerk of the Course and Start/Finish and 

start line Officials to ensure the start procedure is correctly adhered to by all 

competitors, teams and officials. 

23. Be responsible for the verification of the identity of all riders and passengers, and 

that each of them has been correctly entered and that none of them is disqualified, 

suspended, excluded or otherwise ineligible from taking part in the competition. 

24. To receive reports of the Timekeepers and other Officials, together with any 

information as may be necessary, for the determination of the results. 

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25. To ensure that any Codes of Practice or Conduct in force at the time are complied 

with and that all necessary permissions have been obtained and essential services 

notified where required. 

In Addition: Powers of the Race Director 

Subject to the provisions of ACU NSC article 6.02, a Race Director may at their own 

discretion: 

1. Postpone the start of a meeting or competition for reasons of safety or force 

majeure. 

2. Stop a race or competition prematurely for reasons of safety or force majeure. 

3. Prevent any rider or passenger from starting if such action is considered to be 

necessary for safety reasons. 

4. Order the removal from the circuit, course or venue any person refusing to obey 

the orders of an official, or otherwise discipline such a person. 

5. Report to Race Direction any rider / passenger or any other person considered 

guilty of misbehaviour or breaches of the code or unfair practice or failure to 

comply with the Code or Supplementary Regulations, who have not been 

disciplined under article 6.07.4 

6. Prevent from starting any rider / passenger who is considered not qualified to 

start. 

7. Order any rider to be flagged off the circuit at any time during practice or race 

whom they consider for any reason to be a potential source of danger, or whom 

they consider is in breach of racing discipline or the sound control regulations. 

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5. Clerk of the Course 

01.4.5 Clerk of the Course 

Subject to provision of ACU NSC 6.02 the Clerk of the Course is appointed by the Organiser, 

with the approval of ACU Ltd. The Clerk of the Course is responsible to the Stewards of the 

meeting and to the Organiser for the good management and conduct of a competition 

held in accordance with this Code, its Appendices, the Supplementary Regulations and the 

Official Programme and for the direction and control of all Officials necessary for that 

purpose. 

Their essential duties are listed under ACU National Sporting Code 6.06 

Subject to the provisions of ACU NSC article 6.02, a Clerk of the Course may at his own 

discretion: 

- Postpone the start of a meeting or competition for reasons of “force majeure” 

- Stop a race or competition prematurely for reasons of safety or force 

majeure 

- Prevent any rider or passenger from starting if such action is considered to 

be necessary for safety reasons. 

- Order the removal from the circuit, course or venue any person refusing to 

obey the orders of an official, or otherwise discipline such a person. 

- Take such disciplinary action as they may deem necessary on any rider, 

passenger or other person found guilty of misbehavior, or breach of the code 

or unfair or failure to comply with the Supplementary Regulations / 

Championship Conditions. In speed events any verbal notification of a penalty 

must be confirmed as soon as possible in writing. The document must give 

details of an offence as well as the penalty. 

- Report to Race Direction any rider / passenger or any other person considered 

guilty of misbehavior or breaches of the code or unfair practice or failure to 

comply with the Code or Supplementary Regulations, who have not been 

disciplined under article 6.09.4 

- Prevent a rider or a motorcycle from starting, or order their withdrawal from 

the meeting if they consider such action necessary for safety reasons. 

- Order the removal from the circuit, track or venue and its vicinity of any 

person refusing to obey the orders of an official in charge. 

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7. Steward of the Meetings 

01.4.6 Publication of Decisions of the Race Direction 

All decisions of the Race Direction necessary for the running of the meeting as well as the 

results must be published as soon as is reasonably possible. Any judicial decision 

pronounced by the Race Direction must be notified in writing directly after the hearing. 

Whenever possible at the meeting, the party (parties) involved must be notified orally. The 

decision of the Race Direction must be notified in a written document (see standard ACU 

Forms) 

Whenever the party (parties) involved is (are) notified in writing at the meeting, the 

following procedure must be respected: 

- The party (parties) concerned by the Decision of the Race Direction must sign for 

receipt on a copy of the Race Direction decision/ acknowledgement of receipt. 

- The name of the person who receives the decision, their position/function, the 

venue, date, time of receipt must also be mentioned on this acknowledgement of 

receipt. 

- The copy of the Decision of the Race Direction, signed for receipt by the party 

(parties) concerned, must be added to the Report of the Chief Steward. 

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7. Steward of the Meetings 

01.4.7 Steward of the Meetings 

ACU Ltd will appoint the Chief Steward. 

Minimum quorum for a steward panel is one. 

The Minutes of all the Steward meetings must state in detail any penalties imposed, the 

decisions taken concerning any protests received (copies of which must be attached), the 

details of any accidents which may have occurred or any possible irregularities observed. 

The Minutes are to be prepared by the Secretary to the Steward and must be signed by 

he/she and the Chief Steward. 

A copy of these Minutes must be sent to the ACU Motocross Department within 72 hours 

after the meeting. 

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8. Publication of the Decisions of the Stewards 

01.4.8 Publication of the Decisions of the Stewards (Appeals) 

All decisions of the Steward necessary for the running of the meeting as well as the results 

must be notified in writing directly after the hearing. 

Whenever possible at the meeting, the party (parties) involved should at least be notified 

orally. The decision of the Steward must be notified by a written document (see standard 

ACU Forms). 

Whenever the party (parties) involved is (are) notified in writing at the meeting, the 

following procedure must be respected: 

- The party (parties) concerned by the Decision of the Steward of the meeting must 

sign for receipt on a copy of the Steward of the meeting decision/ 

acknowledgement of receipt. 

- The name of the person who receives the decision. Their position/function, the 

venue, date, time of reception must also be mentioned on this acknowledgement of 

receipt. 

- The copy of the Decision of the Steward of the Meeting, signed for receipt by the 

party (parties) concerned, must be added to the Report of the Chief Steward. 

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9. Chief Technical Steward 

01.4.9 Chief Technical Steward 

The Chief Technical Steward, appointed by RHL Activities with the agreement of ACU Ltd, 

must oversee the control of the motorcycles and equipment in accordance with the ACU 

rules and the Supplementary Regulations. This Official will be present from 12.00pm on 

the day prior to Race Day. 

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10. Timekeeper 

01.4.10 Timekeeper 

Appointed Timekeepers must be qualified to use the timekeeping system of the meeting. 

If requested to do so by the riders, the Race Director / Clerk of the Course may ask the 

Chief Timekeeper to examine their results and show them the recording of their lap 

times. 

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11. Environmental Officer 

01.4.11 Environmental Officer 

The Environmental Officer, appointed by the Organiser, shall be responsible for all 

environmental aspects and shall in particular: 

- Ensure that the ACU Environmental Code is respected. 

- Have access to all information concerning the meeting, and they must remain 

available for the duration of the event. 

- To compile an Environmental Event Management Plan and submit to the 

promoters 14 days before the event 

Draw up a report on the basis of a check-list prepared by the relevant ACU 

Department and send it to the ACU Motocross Department. 

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12. Medical Officer 

01.4.12 Medical Officer 

The Medical Officer (MO), appointed by the RHL Activities Shall be responsible for all 

medical aspects and shall in particular: 

- Ensure that the ACU Medical Code is respected. 

- Inspect all medical/paramedical services in sufficient time before the start of practice 

and racing each day of the meeting. 

- Ensure that all medical/paramedical services and staff are in their correct place and 

ready to function. 

- Ensure that all medical/paramedical services are briefed prior to the first practice 

session, as well as debriefed after the meeting. 

- Give information and recommendations to the Race Direction on injured riders and 

all aspects of the meeting which may have potential medical consequences. 

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13. Flag Marshals 

01.4.13 Flag Marshals 

The minimum age for Flag Marshals is 16 years. They are appointed by the Organiser and 

must have participated in a briefing with the Clerk of the Course or Chief Marshal. 

For each Flag Marshal post, the Organiser must establish a list with the names of the 

marshals occupying the post. 

The Marshals must be identified by uniform shirts or bibs of a neutral colour. There must 

be a minimum of one Marshal per post: One or more additional Marshals may be 

necessary at specific areas on a circuit. 

After a meeting, the Flag Marshals must remain available to give evidence until the 

protest/appeal time has expired. 

Marshals should not leave their Marshal Point to assist riders. 

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14. Official Signals 

01.4.14 Official Signals 

Official signals shall be given (prior to the start of a race). 

Signal 

10 Minutes – Waiting Zone gate closes 

“Waiting Zone is Closed” 

(In the waiting zone) 

10 Minutes – Whistle Sounded 


3 Minutes - Whistle Sounded 


Board, 15 seconds (15”) 

(At the start) 

Meaning 

Reserve riders who are not allowed to start 

in the Race must leave the waiting zone. 

The entrance from the paddock to the 

waiting zone is closed. 

The access gate from the waiting zone to the 

circuit is opened. 

Riders leave for their sighting lap in any 

order 

Riders depart the waiting zone under 

starters orders to the start gate. 

The riders prepare for the start. 

15 seconds until the starting procedure 

enters its final phase. 

Board, 5 seconds (5”) 

(At the start) 

The starting gate will drop between the next 

5 to 10 seconds. 

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Official flag signals will be given by means of a flag measuring 750 mm high by 600 mm 

wide as follows: 

Signal 

Meaning 

Red flag 

All riders must stop. 

(All false starts must be indicated by waving a red flag) 

Yellow flag, held stationary 

Yellow flag, waved 

Danger, take care, incident ahead. 

Great Danger, prepare to stop, no 

overtaking. A significant reduction in 

speed must be seen, therefore 

jumps should not be attempted. 

Blue flag 

Warning, you are about to be lapped. 

(The blue flag must be used by supplementary flag marshals, specialised for this flag only). 

Green flag 

Under Starters Order. 

(The green flag can only be used by an Official during the start procedure). 

Black Flag and a board with the riders 

number displayed 

Black and white chequered flag 

White with Red Diagonal Cross 

Raised and Motionless 

White with Red Diagonal Cross Waved 

Rider in question to stop. 

Signals the end of practice, 

qualification or the race. 

Medical Attention required at post 

Medical Crew & Officials in attendance on 

live race track. Proceed with extreme caution, 

riders must significantly reduce speed and 

roll each jump individually with no overtaking 

until past the area of concern. 

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01.5 RUNNING OF THE MEETING 

1. Administrative Control 


01.5.1 Administrative Control 

Riders entered in a meeting will be required to present their Motocross licence, starting 

permission from their FMN, and/or to sign an individual entry form during an 

administrative control carried out by the Organisers. 

It must be reported to the Race Direction whether all the riders present at the meeting: 

1) Hold a current Motocross Licence and be on the list of expert riders* (*MX1 / MX2) or 

National / International licence issued by the A.C.U., the SACU or an International 

licence issued by their FMN. 

2) Have been authorised by their FMN to participate in that meeting. 

3) Have duly completed the official British Motocross Championship entry form. 

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2. RHL Ltd Passes 

01.5.2 RHL Ltd Passes 

The ACU MXGB British Motocross Championships are covered by an Agreement issued by 

ACU Ltd. 

For security and practical reasons, only passes issued by RHL Activities are valid. Passes 

remain the property of RHL Activities at all times. 

The passes issued to a rider are not valid if the rider is not entered in the individual round. 

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3. Preliminary Technical Control 

01.5.3 Preliminary Technical Control 

Prior to practice, a technical control must be carried out in accordance with the procedure 

and the times fixed in the British Motocross Championship Regulations and/or the 

Supplementary Regulations of the meeting. 

The technical verifications must be held on the site of the meeting. 

During these technical verifications, a rider may be required to provide and sign a written 

declaration asserting the conformity of certain parts of his motorcycle. 

During the meeting and per class, riders are allowed to use only those motorcycles 

(maximum two) presented at Technical Control. 

Each rider must present one motorcycle in their name and number at Technical Control. 

There are two possibilities for a second motorcycle. Technical Control will record the last 

6 digits of the frame number of each motorcycle presented. 

1) Riders may present at Technical Control a second motorcycle in their name and 

number; 

2) Teams may present at Technical Control a second motorcycle to be used by two or 

more riders. In this case, the team presenting the motorcycle, must inform the 

Technical Stewards of the names and numbers of the riders eligible to use this 

motorcycle; 

Machines will be selected at random for Sound Testing when presented at Preliminary 

Technical Control. 

At each round a Technical Control Card will be handed to the Rider/Mechanic when you 

are carry out the Registration/’Signing On’ process at the welcome office. 

The information contained on the Technical Control Card is automatically populated from 

the Rider Application and will have the following information: 

- Name 

- Race Number 

- Transponder Number 

- Bike (s) and Frame Number (s) 

It is the riders responsibility to ensure all the information is correct. If any of the 

information is missing it is the responsibility of the rider to complete the relevant missing 

information, prior to attending the Technical Control Area. 

Riders may change motorcycles at any time except during a race. 

The final choice of motorcycle to be used in a race must be made 4 minutes before the 

start of the race in question. 

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3. Preliminary Technical Control 

At any time during the meeting: 

1) On request of the Technical Steward, a rider must present their self and/or their 

motorcycle(s) and/or equipment to the technical verification; 

2) A rider will be responsible for keeping their motorcycle and/or equipment in 

conformity with the rules; 

3) The Race Direction can disqualify a motorcycle, the construction or condition of 

which is considered to be or may become a source of danger. 

01.5.3.1 Sound Control 

Sound Tests will be carried out in accordance with the 2024 ACU Motocross Standing 

Regulations and 2024 ACU Sound level control. 

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4. Circuit Control 

01.5.4 Circuit Control 

A circuit control will be made by the Race Director, Clerk of the Course, RHL Activities 

Representative and the Chief Steward the day preceding the practices. 

If deemed necessary, by either the Race Director, Clerk of the Course, RHL Activities 

Representative and Chief Steward a second circuit control may be carried out at a time 

to be agreed. 

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5. Practice / Practice Restrictions 

01.5.5 Practice / Practice Restrictions 

Unofficial riding on a British Motocross Championship circuit by riders competing in the 

British Motocross Championship is prohibited within 28 days of the date of the meeting. 

On Race Day riders and team members are forbidden to ride any motorised vehicle and/or 

bicycle on the track outside the official practice/qualifying sessions and races. 

There will not be a test area for motorcycles at any event. 


Riders may be invited by RHL Activities & the event organisers to participate in an 

organised Press Day prior to a Championship round. 

ACU Ltd must be advised of the Press Day and at least 6 riders invited to attend on the 

specified date and time. Riders will not be allowed to complete a full lap of the track. 

Riders will be required to sign on and must wear their official team/race clothing. RHL 

Activities & the Organisers must officially invite local media and Championship media 

sources to attend on the specified date and time. 

Riders may be required by RHL Activities to carry on-board/helmet camera’s, reasonable 

access and assistance to the technicians to facilitate mounting and adjustment must be 

given. 

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6. Practice / Free Practice 

01.5.6 Practice / Free Practice 

The official Free Practice sessions of a British Motocross Championship meeting are part 

of that meeting and cannot be considered unofficial practices. 

Riders must always start Free Practice from the waiting zone. 

All the riders present at the meeting must take part in the Free Practice and must complete 

at least 1 lap. 

Any rider found stopping on the circuit during Free Practice or Timed Qualification for any 

reason may be liable for a penalty from Race Direction. 


In the MX1 class, up to 45 riders may take part in the Free Practice. In the MX2 class, up 

to 45 riders may take part in Free Practice. In the MXY1/ MXY2 class, 85BW, 85SW and 

65cc classes, up to 45 riders may take part in Free Practice. 

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7. Qualifying 

01.5.7 Qualifying 

Free Practice and Q1 are considered as one qualifying session; therefore any penalties 

which may be issued will not be applied until the end of the Q1 session. 

01.5.7.1 MX1 / MX2 / MXY1 / MXY2 Class 

Qualifying in MX1 / MX2 / MXY1 / MXY2 class will be solely through Timed Practice. 

Up to 40 riders (plus 5 reserves) may take part in Time Practice. Of these 40 riders, 

40 riders will qualify for each of the classes above, British Motocross Championship Races. 

These 40 riders will qualify according to their best result in Time Practice. In case of ties, 

the second best times will be taken into consideration. Reserve riders will remain as 

reserve riders for all races and will only be promoted to a place when in the waiting Zone. 

The riders will qualify according to the following model: 

MX1 / MX2 / MXY1 / MXY2 Finishing Positions Result 

Timed Practice Q1 

(15 minutes) 

1 to 40 Advance to the 

British Motocross 

Championship Races. 

Gate positions 1 - 40 

If all Timed Practices are cancelled for any reason, the following procedure will be used: 

MX1 / MX2 / MXY1 / MXY2 Finishing Positions Result 

Heat 

(15 minutes + 1 lap) 

1 to 40 Waiting Zone positions for the 


Championship Races 

In collaboration Race Direction will decide upon any modifications to the time schedule 

and qualifying criteria. 

01.5.7.2 85BW / 85SW / 65cc Class 

Qualifying in the class will be solely through Timed Practice. 

Up to 40 riders (plus 5 reserves) may take part in Time Practice. Of these 40 riders, 

40 riders will qualify for each of the classes above, British Motocross Championship Races. 

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the second best times will be taken into consideration. Reserve riders will remain as 

reserve riders for all races and will only be promoted to a place when in the waiting Zone. 


the second best times will be taken into consideration. 

The riders will qualify according to the following model: 

85BW/85SW/65cc Finishing Positions Result 

Timed Practice Q1 

(10 minutes) 

1 - 40 Advance to British Motocross 

Championship Races. Gate 

positions 1-40. 

If all Timed Practices are cancelled for any reason the following procedure will be used: 

85BW/85SW/65cc Finishing Positions Result 

Heat 

(10 minutes + 1 lap) 

1 to 40 Waiting Zone positions for the 


Championship Races 

In collaboration Race Direction will decide upon any modifications to the time schedule 

and qualifying criteria. 

In addition to 01.5.7 

If a rider(s) fail to record a time in Timed Practice they will be placed at the end of the 

riders who record a time. If more than one rider fails to record a time the lowest 

numerical order will be placed ahead of the next rider. 

Should a practice/qualification session be halted riders must obey the instructions of 

Officials. Riders will be directed to the work area where they will remain until the session 

is able to re-commence. The continuation will be of the time remaining and the clock will 

recommence when the first rider departs the work area. Race Direction reserve the right 

to modify the remaining time in any manner which they deem to be appropriate. 

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7. Qualifying 

85SW & 65cc – Pre Championship Rounds - Qualifying 

To be selected into the British Championship 65cc & 85SW, riders will need to affiliate to 

one of the 11 ACU, SACU and MRA clubs who are hosting the qualifying rounds. Riders 

must hold a valid ACU licence and be a member of that club and compete in the minimum 

of two qualifying rounds announced for 2024. 

After the minimum of two qualifying rounds which will end on or by Sunday 19th May, 

RHL will contact the riders who qualify to register and enter the two rounds which will run 

with the Big Wheel 85cc, MXY1/MXY2, MX1 and MX2 classes. Selected riders will be given 

two weeks to enter before the next rider is contacted from the club. 

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8. Designation of the Reserve Riders 

01.5.8 Designation of the Reserve Riders 

01.5.8.1 MX1/ MX2 / MXY1/MXY2 British Motocross Championship 

The reserve riders will be the riders who are listed as reserves on the official start list. 

MX1 / MX2 / MXY1 / MXY2 Positions Result 

Timed Practice Q1 Fastest Reserve First Reserve 

(15 minutes) Second Fastest Second Reserve 

Third Fastest 

Third Reserve 

Fourth Fastest Fourth Reserve 

Fifth Fastest 

Fifth Reserve 

01.5.8.2 85BW / 85SW / 65cc British Motocross Championship 

The reserve riders will be the riders who are listed as reserves on the official start list. 

85BW / 85SW / 65cc Positions Result 

Timed Practice Q1 Fastest Reserve First Reserve 

(10 minutes) Second Fastest Second Reserve 

Third Fastest 

Third Reserve 

Fourth Fastest Fourth Reserve 

Fifth Fastest 

Fifth Reserve 

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10. Autograph Session 

01.5.9 Start Practice 

An opportunity for practice starts; of up to 3 minutes will be provided to the riders. 

Start practice is optional. 

Mass starts are forbidden. 


- MX1: Immediately before Free Practice 

(One Group/Maximum 45 riders) 

- MX2: Immediately before Free Practice 


- MXY1 / MXY2 Immediately before Free Practice 


- 85 BW Immediately before Free Practice 


- 85 SW Immediately before Free Practice 


- 65cc Immediately before Free Practice 


01.5.9.1 Concrete Start Pad 

If Mesh Grid start pad is in operation it must be used during the Start Practice session. The 

start pad may be cleaned between Practice Starts. 

01.5.10 Autograph Session / Rider Interviews 

Riders will be required to participate in an autograph session arranged by RHL Activities 

Press Officer & Event Organiser. 

The autograph session / Rider Interviews will take place in the Team awnings for at least 

30 minutes. 

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11. Waiting Zone Procedure 

01.5.11 Waiting Zone Procedure 

The following procedure will be used in the waiting zone: 

20 minutes before the start The entrance to the waiting zone is open 

10 Minutes – Waiting Zone gate Closes 

“Waiting Zone is Closed” 


The entrance from the paddock to the waiting 

zone is closed. 

Reserve riders who are allowed to take part 

will be notified. Reserve riders who are not 

allowed to start in the race must leave the 

waiting zone. After Reserve riders have been 

promoted; late riders who have missed 

“Waiting Zone Closed” time will be allowed 

to take part if there are any remaining 

spaces. Those late riders will go to the line 

after all other riders have taken their places. 

Late riders arriving at the closed waiting 

zone will go to the line in order of their 

arrival at the closed gate. i.e. last (latest) 

arrival last gate. Should multiple late riders 

arrive at the same time then they will be 

placed in order of their qualification time. 

No rider will be admitted once the first rider 

departs for the Sighting Lap. 





The access gate from the waiting zone to the 

circuit is opened. 

Riders leave for their sighting lap. 

Riders depart the waiting zone under 

starters orders to the start gate. 


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11. Waiting Zone Procedure 


The Waiting zone consists of two parts 1. Waiting Zone (behind or close to the start) and 

2. Holding Zone (Specified Area). 

Each rider may bring two motorcycles to the Waiting Zone, the motorcycle that will be 

used for the sighting lap must be placed in the Waiting Zone. If a second motorcycle is 

brought it must be placed in the Holding Zone (both motorcycles must have 

transponders). The rider / team are responsible for the security of the machine placed 

in the Holding Zone. Also see 01.5.12 

Provided a rider’s machine is in the Waiting Zone before it closes the rider may leave the 

area if they wish. As sighting laps are optional, the rider will maintain his position in the 

waiting zone if he is not retuned by the start of the sighting lap. If he returns whilst the 

riders are still feeding out, he may participate in the sighting lap. If a rider has not 

returned when the riders are allowed to the line (under starters orders) he will not be 

allowed to take his qualified place and must go to the line in last position apart from 

those riders placed last who have missed the Waiting Zone closure. 

Once the Waiting Zone has closed, only riders and officials will be permitted in the start 

area. Additionally, at all times only riders and officials will be permitted on the start pad. 

The Start Pad is described as the area including the gate and 3m back from the gate. 

Riders must use the toilet facility provided in the Waiting Zone. Violation of this may result 

in a fine of £50 from the Race Director / Clerk of the Course. This penalty will be deemed 

a statement of fact. 

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12. Sighting Lap 

01.5.12 Sighting Lap 

Before each British Championship race, the riders will be given the opportunity to make a 

sighting lap. 

Participation in the sighting lap is optional. 

Once a rider has started their sighting lap, they must continue in the direction of the 

course. 

If a rider has a machine issue they are allowed to return to the Waiting Zone by the 

quickest route. However, they must ensure the failed motorcycle is in a safe position 

before doing so. They must not receive outside assistance 

After their sighting lap, riders must return with their motorcycles directly to the waiting 

zone using the access gate indicated. 


The following procedure will apply: 



The access gate from the waiting zone to the circuit 

is opened. 

Riders leave for their sighting lap in any order 

7 Minutes – before the start The entrance to the track is closed. No further 

sighting laps are allowed 

4 Minutes - before the start The entrance from the track to the Waiting zone is 

closed. All riders should be back from the sighting 

lap. Riders may use their second motorcycle when it 

has been placed in the Holding Zone. They may join 

the Waiting Zone up to the moment when the riders 

are called under starters orders. Riders arriving 

after this time will lose their initial starting position. 

The rider’s team is responsible for taking the 

second motorcycle (the one not being used) back 

to the paddock immediately after expiration of the 

possibility to use the second motorcycle. 



Riders depart the waiting zone under starters 

orders to the start gate. 


Sighting laps will be at the discretion of Race Direction. 

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13. Start Procedure 

01.5.13 Start Procedure 

The following procedure will be used: 

3 minutes before the start: Whistle Sounded. 

Riders depart the waiting zone under starters orders 

to the start gate. 

As of then: 

Once the first rider has taken their positions at the 

starting gate, a green flag will be displayed, riders 

are under the starter’s orders. 

Only the riders, the television crew and the essential 

officials are allowed in the starting area. 

15 seconds before the start: The 15 second board will be displayed. 

The entrance from the waiting zone to the starting 

area is closed. 

Riders who have mechanical problems in the waiting 

zone and do not succeed in repairing their 

motorcycle before this time, must remain there 

until the gate has dropped. Once the gate has 

dropped they can enter the starting area and 

resume the race. The penalty for violation of this 

regulation is disqualification from the Race in 

question. 

Riders having mechanical problems at the starting 

gate must wait for assistance until the gate has 

dropped. Once the gate has dropped, their 

mechanic(s) may assist at the gate. The penalty for 

violation of this regulation is disqualification from 

the race in question. 

5 seconds before the start: The 5 second board will be displayed. The starting 

gate will drop between the next 5 to 10 seconds. 

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13. Start Procedure 

Starts must take place from one row. Mass starts will be made with engines running. 

Once a rider has taken their position at the starting gate, they cannot change it, return to 

the waiting zone or receive assistance prior to the start. 

A “15 seconds” sign will be displayed from the moment the riders are in line. The 

“15 seconds” sign will be displayed for 15 full seconds. 

At the end of 15 seconds, a “5 seconds” sign will be displayed and the gate will drop 

between 5 and 10 seconds after the “5 seconds” sign is first shown. 


The area in front of the starting gate shall be prepared in a consistent manner providing 

conditions as equal as possible for all riders. No one except the essential officials, TV 

camera crews and photographers shall be allowed in this area. No grooming of the area 

is permitted. 

Also see 01.2.9 

If during the start procedure, the process needs to be halted for any reason, this will be 

shown by the raising of the red flag the riders will no longer be under starters orders and 

will return to the Waiting Zone, to await further instructions. The start procedure will 

recommence as soon as possible. There will not under normal circumstances be an 

additional sighting lap, however Race Direction reserve the right to amend this should 

they decide accordingly. 

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14. Starting Order 

01.5.14 Starting Order 

01.5.14.1 MX1 / MX2/ MXY1/MXY2 / 85BW/ 85SW / 65cc Starting Order 

The riders select their gates for the British Motocross Championship races based on the 

results of the Q1 Timed Practice. (MXY1/ MXY2 are an amalgamated Qualifying 

session). 

The starting order is as follows: 

a) The first rider to proceed to the start gate are the riders who qualified in Timed 

Practice. The Pole Position winner will be the first at the gate, followed by second 

fastest, third fastest and so on. 

b) If they are admitted to the race, the reserve riders leave the reserve area and 

proceed to the starting gate, after the qualified riders, in order of priority. 

c) Late qualified riders, if they are admitted to the race, leave the reserve area and 

proceed to the starting gate, after the qualified riders and reserve riders in order of 

defined in 01.15.11 

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15. Races 

01.5.15 Races 

01.5.15.1 MX1/MX2 British Motocross Championships 

In each class, the races will be run over of 25 minutes plus two laps (maximum 40 riders). 

01.5.15.2 MXY1 / MXY2 British Youth Championship 

The races will be run over 20 minutes plus one lap (maximum 40 riders). 

01.5.15.3 85BW / 85SW British Youth Championship 


01.5.15.4 65cc British Youth Championship 


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16. False Start 

01.5.16 False Start 

In case of a false start, there will be a re-start. 

A red flag will be displayed to the riders. 

The riders will return to the waiting zone and the re-start will take place as soon as 

possible with the same riders. 

In the case that the restart will take place immediately riders may only exchange their 

machines in the waiting zone. 

In the case that the re-start will not take place immediately riders will return to the 

waiting zone to be instructed if they can return to the paddock and if so a change of 

machine will be allowed. The final choice must be made 10 minutes before the restart, 

when the waiting zone will close. 

A reserve rider who has not been admitted to the initial start cannot be introduced after 

a false start. 

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17. Stopping of a race 

01.5.17 Stopping of a race 

Any part of the British Motocross Championship meeting can be prematurely stopped for 

urgent and/or safety reasons or other cases of “force majeure”. In that case, a red flag 

will be displayed to the riders: 

01.5.17.1 less than 2 laps completed 

- If a race is stopped before the leader has completed 2 laps there will be a 

complete restart. Riders will return to the waiting zone and await an official 

announcement. A restart will take place as soon as possible. 

- Changing of motorcycles will be allowed. 

- If one or more riders are deemed to be at fault for the race being stopped, they 

may be disqualified from taking part in the restart. 

- Reserve riders (if any) may take part in the restart of a race if one or more of the 

original starters are unable to take part or are disqualified. 

- After the first restart any further re-starts will be at the discretion of Race 

Direction. 

- If a race is not completed, Race Direction will declare it null and Void. No prize 

Money will be paid. 

01.5.17.2 two laps completed by the leader but before 50% race time completed 

- If a race is stopped after 2 laps but before 50% has been completed by the leader 

there will be a restart. Riders will return to the waiting zone and await an official 

announcement. A restart will take place as soon as possible. 

- Changing of motorcycles will be allowed. 

- If one or more riders are deemed to be at fault for the race being stopped, they 

may be disqualified from taking part in the restart. 

- The starting order will be determined by each rider’s race position at the end of the 

lap preceding the last lap completed by the leader. i.e if the leader has completed 

the second lap and is working for the third laps, the starting order would be set 

with the order from the completion of the first lap. 

- Race position is defined as the riders’ scoring positions, not position on the track. 

- Riders will be restarted from a staggered standing start in the starting area. 

- Riders will be lined up in a staggered formation beginning on the straight at a start 

line located by the first turn, starting with the rider that was in first position and 

continuing back towards the starting area. 

- Riders not ready to take their position in line will be placed last. 

- Once all riders are in position, the start official will raise a green flag to indicate the 

start will be within 30 seconds. The start official will then lower the green flag to 

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17. Stopping of a race 

signal the start. Any movement of the motorcycle prior to the lowering of the green 

flag will be deemed as a jump start, furthermore riders may not overtake the rider 

in front of them until they pass the designated starting line. 

- Any rider that does overtake the rider in front of them before the starting line will 

also be deemed to have jumped the start and will be penalised accordingly. 

- Eligible riders who are unable to participate in the re-start due to stalled motorcycle 

or continued repairs may join the race from the starting area at any time during the 

race. 

- Riders who were not actively participating in the race at the time the red flag was 

displayed are not authorised to take part in the re-start. 

- The race will be re-run over the remaining race distance. 

In the event of multiple red flags occurring Race Direction reserve the right to limit 

the number of restarts. 

- Full Championship points will be awarded 

01.5.17.3 After 50% 

After 50% of the published race distance, excluding any additional laps, has elapsed 

- If a race is stopped after 50% of the race time has elapsed the result will be 

declared on the last completed lap. 

- If a race has to be stopped after the leader(s) has taken the chequered flag they 

will be classified as having finished the race. The order of classification for those 

riders who have not taken the chequered flag shall be based upon the order of last 

crossing the finishing line prior to the showing of the red flag and only competitors 

who are racing at the showing of the red flag and have completed 50%, rounded 

down to the last full lap, of the overall race distance will be classified. 

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18. Classification at the end of a race 

01.5.18 Classification at the end of a race 

The order of classification shall be based upon the number of laps completed and order 

of finish; i.e. all riders finishing on the same lap as the winner will be classified in the 

order they cross the finish line, followed by riders with one less lap, then two laps and so 

on. Riders must cross the finish line within 5 minutes of the arrival of the winner, i.e. 

riders have 5 minutes to complete the lap or it will not be counted in their result. The 

procedure to determine the classification in the results of riders who do not complete the 

lap within 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner will be according to the number of 

laps completed, and in the event of a tie, according to their finishing order at the end of 

the preceding lap. Riders must complete 50% of the race winner, rounded down, to be 

classified as a finisher. 

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19. Sound Control 

01.5.19 Sound Control 

Should a machine become excessively noisy during a practice or racing session in the 

opinion of the Race Director or Clerk of the Course, a board displaying “Noise” together 

with the offender’s number shall be shown to the rider in question at an appropriate place 

on the circuit. Once passing the board the rider has two laps in which to enter the work 

area and effect satisfactory repairs. i.e. the rider may only pass the board on two 

occasions. If the rider fails to enter the work area during that time they will be shown the 

Black Flag and disqualified from the race in question. Under these circumstances no Sound 

Test shall be undertaken. 

In either instance, if there are not enough laps left in the session or race for the above 

scenario to take place, the rider will still be shown the board whereby they are advised to 

effect a repair. However, if they fail to do this, the machine will automatically be sound 

tested at the end of the session or race. 

Immediately after each race, three or more motorcycles, chosen at random by Race 

Direction prior to the start of the event and relevant to qualifying, may be checked for 

compliance with noise regulations. (see 01.5.3.1) 

The motorcycle shall be deemed to be in parc ferme conditions immediately it passes the 

chequered flag until it leaves the course at the official exit point and no one, except an 

official of the meeting may touch the machine until released by the Chief Technical Officer. 


Other motorcycles may also be checked at the request of the Clerk of the Course or Race 

Director at any time. 

All results of any technical testing will be recorded and retained for a minimum 12 months 

from the date of the test. 

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20. Results / Procedure 

01.5.20 Results / Procedure 

All official outings of the riders on the circuit (see Art. 01.1.3 Format of the Meeting) must 

be timed, with the exception of Free Practice, with the results displayed on monitors in the 

official Work / Signal area. 

Timing shall continue until: 

- 5 minutes after the end of each timed qualification session; 

- 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner of the race in question. 

The winner of a race is the rider who crosses the finish line, while the chequered flag is 

being displayed, first. 

Races are officially ended at the completion of the lap at which the chequered flag is 

displayed to the winner. 

The riders who follow the winner will then leave the track at the official track exit after 

crossing the finishing line. 

The time at which a motorcycle crosses a control line shall be registered at the moment 

the foremost part of the motorcycle crosses the line. 

When crossing control lines, the rider must always be in contact with the motorcycle. 

All riders participating in the Timed Qualification will be classified by the fastest lap time 

set during the session. 

All the riders participating in the races will be classified by the number of laps completed 

and order of finish and; i.e. all riders finishing on the same lap as the winner will be 

classified in the order they cross the finish line, followed by riders with one less lap, then 

two laps and so on. Riders must cross the finish line within 5 minutes of the arrival of the 

winner, i.e. riders have 5 minutes to complete the lap or it will not be counted in their 

result. The procedure to determine the classification in the results of riders who do not 

complete the lap within 5 minutes after the arrival of the winner will be according to the 

number of laps completed, and in the event of a tie, according to their finishing order at 

the end of the preceding lap. Riders must complete 50% of the race winner, rounded down, 

to be classified as a finisher. 

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20. Results / Procedure 

If the chequered flag is mistakenly displayed later than the official time/distance, the 

finishing order shall be determined by the running order at the official time/distance. 

Under any other circumstances, such as mistaken display of the chequered flag before the 

official time/distance, the finishing order shall be determined by the running order at the 

time the chequered flag is displayed. 

The Race Director shall appoint an official who will counter sign, with a statement of the 

time of day, all provisional results prior to publication. 

The results will not become official until the time limits for protests and appeals have 

elapsed. 

The Race Director will approve the reports of the Timekeepers and present them to the 

final meeting of Race Direction. 

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21. Results 

01.5.21 Results / Awarding of Points 

01.5.21.1 MX1/MX2/MXY1/ MXY2/85BW/85SW/65cc British Motocross 

Championships 

Points will be awarded to riders in each British Motocross Championship Race according 

to the following scale: 

For the MX1/MX2/MXY1/MXY2 

25 points to the 1 st 10 points to the 11 th 

22 points to the 2 nd 9 points to the 12 th 

20 points to the 3 rd 8 points to the 13 th 

18 points to the 4 th 7 points to the 14 th 






11 Points to the 10 th 1 point to the 20 th 

85BW/85SW/65cc British Motocross Championships the points will be awarded to riders 

according to the following scale: 

01.5.21.2 Manufacturers British Motocross Championships 

For the Manufacturers’ British Motocross Championship, only the highest placed 

motorcycle of each Manufacturer will gain points, according to their position in each race 

of the MX1 / MX2 British Motocross Championship. 

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21. Results 

01.5.21.3 Results / Final Standings 

In each class, the winner of the British Motocross Championship meeting is the rider who 

has obtained the most points; the runner-up will be the rider who has obtained the second 

best number of points, and so on, irrespective of the number of races they have finished. 

In case of ties, the number of better places will be taken into account. 

If a tie exists, the points scored in the last race counting towards the Championship 

meeting will determine the order of placing in the final standings of the meeting of those 

riders who scored points. 

A minimum of three rounds must be held to have a Champion title. 

All rounds count towards the Championship Series. 

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22. Results / Presentation and Publication 

01.5.22 Results / Presentation and Publication 

The results must clearly indicate: 

- Title of the meeting 

- Date and venue of the meeting 

- Class 

The results must always include the following information: 

- Position 

- The number of classified riders 

- Name and first name of the riders 

- Team of the rider 

- Motorcycle of the rider 

- Track Distance 

- The winner’s average speed 

- Fastest time & Laps completed 

The Track Distance must be supplied to the Timekeepers by the Track Inspector or RHL 

Representative. 

The results of the qualifying sessions and races must be communicated to Race Direction. 

At the final meeting of Race Direction, the results must be approved. 

The final results of the meeting must be sent to the ACU Motocross Department. 

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23. Prize Money 

01.5.23 Prize Money 

The minimum prize money for the MX1 and MX2 British Motocross Championships will 

be per race payable on the following scale: 

1 st - £500 6 th - £120 11 th - £80 

2 nd - £400 7 th - £100 12 th - £75 

3 rd - £300 8 th - £95 13 th - £70 

4 th - £180 9 th - £90 14 th - £65 

5 th - £150 10 th - £85 15 th - £60 

Holeshot Prizes will be voucher/product to be advised in the Supplementary Regulations 

To receive prize money all competitors must be classified as a finisher. 

All prize money will be paid after all time limits for protests and appeals have elapsed by 

cheque or BACS. 

All Prize Money must then be paid within 7 days of the meeting, but always subject to 

time limits for protests and appeals. 

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24. Prize Giving Ceremony 

01.5.24 Prize-Giving Ceremony 

A Prize-Giving Ceremony based on the provisional results must be held at each meeting, 

conditions and time permitting. 

The top three positions in the overall standings in the meeting must take part in the Prize- 

Giving Ceremony. Any infraction of this rule will be penalised, including any planned media 

activities after the prize giving ceremony. 


The Prize-Giving Ceremony will take place as per Programme 

The following persons must take part in the Prize-Giving Ceremony for MX1/MX2 classes 

- The rider winning the meeting; 

- The second placed rider in the meeting; 

- The third placed rider in the meeting. 

- The Championship Leader after Moto 2 

Any other rider deemed appropriate by RHL Activities Ltd 

The Following Persons must take part in the Prize Giving Ceremony for MX1/MX2, 

MXY1, MXY2, 85BW, 85SW classes 


- The Second placed rider in the meeting 

- The third placed rider in the meeting 

The following persons must take part in the Prize-Giving Ceremony for 65cc class 


- The second placed rider in the meeting; 

- The third placed rider in the meeting. 

- The fourth placed rider in the meeting 

- The fifth placed rider in the meeting 

based on the provisional results. 

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25. Protests 

01.5.25 Protests 

Protests must be lodged according to the ACU National Sporting Code and the 

Supplementary Regulations and be accompanied by the correct fee of £150. 

Protests entailing dismantling a motorcycle must be accompanied by an additional fee of 

£250 for Four-stroke machines and £150 for Two-stroke machines. 

Protests entailing a fuel control must be accompanied by a nominal testing charge of 

£600. 

In Addition to: 1.5.25 

Statement of Fact 

Any offence or breach of the rules contained within the Sporting Code, the relevant 

discipline regulations, or appendices, or any supplementary regulations; howsoever 

caused if witnessed by a senior event Official shall be deemed for purposes of 

disciplinary procedure as a “Statement of Fact”. 

Senior event Officials will include: - but not be limited to; Race Director, Clerk of the 

Course and his Assistants, and Chief Marshal. 

Any such Statement of Fact shall not be subject to protest or appeal. 

Statements of Fact shall also include the decisions of Starter and Finish Line Judges, and 

Sound Inspectors as already defined within the Code. 

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25. Protests 

01.5.26 Fuel Control 

A fuel control may be carried out at any time during a meeting, according to the 2024 FIM 

Fuel Regulations. 

Fuels must comply with the 2024 FIM Fuel Regulations. 

When fuel is tested as a result of a protest the protest fee must be accompanied by a 

nominal testing charge of £600 and the losing party will be liable for all the testing costs. 

In the event of the protest being upheld the nominal testing charge will be returned. 

Smoking or the use of mobile phones in refuelling points is forbidden. 

All results of any Fuel testing will be recorded and retained for a minimum of 12 months 

from the date of the test. 

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27. Anti- Doping and Alcohol Tests 

01.5.27 Anti-Doping and Alcohol Tests 

Anti-doping and alcohol tests may be carried out according to the ACU National Sporting 

Code. 

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1.6 TIMETABLES 

01.6 TIME TABLES 

01.6.1 MX1/MX2/MXY1/ MXY2 /85BW/85SW/65cc British Motocross 

Championships 

Timetables will be issued for each event and will be published in the Supplementary 


MX1 and MX2 timetables may alternate at the discretion of the Race Director / RHL 

Activities Representative. 

Times may vary if local circumstances prevail. 

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1.7 EVENT CANCELLATION 

01.7 EVENT CANCELATION 

1.7.1 Event Cancellation 

If a round of the championship (1-6) is cancelled in its entirety for any reason, it may be 

re-scheduled for the reserve date. This may not be at the same venue. If for any reason 

two or more rounds are cancelled there is only provision for one round to be re-run which 

will always be on the reserve date. 

01.7.2 Final Round - Cancellation 

If the final round of the championship is cancelled in its entirety, due to reasons beyond 

the control of the Championship Promoter, the event may be re-run on the reserve date 

scheduled in the 2024 calendar, provided the date has not already been allocated to a 

cancelled round. 

01.7.3 Reserve Date - Cancellation 

If the final round of the championship scheduled on the reserve date is cancelled or 

abandoned the event will not be re-run. 

01.7.4 Change of Date 

Whilst every effort is expended by the Promoters and Organisers in securing Dates, 

sometimes changes have to be made due to circumstances beyond the Promoters and 

Organisers control. In the case of a date change. Riders have 48 hours from notification 

of date change to withdraw from that round, with no financial penalty incurred for that 

round of the Series. 


The event will not be re-scheduled if any of the following occurs: 

• The championship classes MX1 / MX2 has already 

been won in its entirety at the previous round 

• On the day a proportion of the Event Timetable 

has been run 

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1.8 CONTACTS 

01.8 CONTACTS 

RHL Activities Ltd 

Email: info@rhlactivities.com 

The Bryn Garage 

Penpergwm Tel: 01873 840640 

Abergavenny 

Monmouthshire, NP7 9AT 

www: rhlactivities.com 

COMPANY DIRECTOR 

Gareth Hockey 

Email: gareth.hockey@rhlactivities.com 

CHAMPIONSHIP RIDER ADMINISTRATION 

Championship Secretary 

Rider Administration 

Technical 

Email: secretary@rhlactivities.com 

Email: rider@rhlactivities.com 

Email: technical@rhlactivities.com 

RACE TIMING AND TRANSPONDERS 


Email: timing@rhlactivities.com 

RIDER PADDOCK 


Email: events@rhlacitivites.com 

MARKETING & MEDIA 

Social Media/Press 

Email: media@rhlactivities.com 

Tel: 01873 840660 

ACCOUNTS 

RHL Accounts Dept. 

Email: accounts@rhlactivities.com 

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FRONT NUMBER PLATES & LOGOS 

FRONT NUMBER PLATES AND LOGOS 

MX1 / MX2 / MXY1 / MXY2 / 85 / 65 

FRONT NUMBER PLATE 

The Number Plates must adhere to the ACU Motocross Standing Regulations and must 

have compulsory Logos as above. 

All the logos that you need can be found on the RHL Website. 

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